- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malaysia
- Yekaterinburg
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yekaterinburg, Russia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 300 (RM22) | RM15 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 250 (RM18) | RM10 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 100 (RM7) | RM9 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 (RM2.75) | RM6 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 48 (RM3.47) | RM4.75 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 70 (RM5.06) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 149 (RM11) | RM35 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 65 (RM4.70) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (RM3.61) | RM3.55 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 40 (RM2.89) | RM12 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 200 (RM14) | RM78 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 79 (RM5.73) | RM3.00 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (RM1.77) | RM3.28 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 45,000 (RM3,252) | RM1,135 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 33,500 (RM2,421) | RM525 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,500 (RM398) | RM165 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (RM1,807) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 17,000 (RM1,229) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,750 (RM199) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 400 (RM29) | RM136 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,081 (RM1,451) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,122 (RM298) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 280 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 462 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,000 (RM217) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,000 (RM145) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,950 (RM285) | RM212 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (RM253) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (RM50,593) | RM109,250 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (RM2.17) | RM1.96 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,650 (RM119) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 299 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 278 (RM20) | RM16 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 373 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,033 (RM75) | RM30 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 231 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 107 (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 168 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 62 (RM4.48) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (RM7) | RM8 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 579 (RM42) | RM14 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,063 (RM77) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 (RM29) | RM23 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,530 (RM183) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,500 (RM108) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 261 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 85 (RM6) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 45 (RM3.25) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,087 (RM585) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (RM0.07) | RM0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,500 (RM181) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 61 (RM4.41) | RM13 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,500
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM3,311
(руб 45,805)
in Yekaterinburg.
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